Press Release|Public Finance
KBRA Affirms AAA Rating for Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Sales Tax Revenue Bonds
25 Jan 2024 | New York
KBRA affirms the long-term rating of AAA with a Stable Outlook for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board Sales Tax Revenue Bonds.
Key Credit Considerations
The rating was affirmed because of the following key credit considerations:
Credit Positives
- Measure RR sales tax revenues provide ample coverage of sales tax bond maximum annual debt service and provide a substantial source of recurring financial support for capital and operations through FY 2051.
- Favorable long-term demographic trends and high income level of population are supportive of growth and stability of sales tax revenues.
- Limited potential for additional sales tax secured borrowing.
Credit Challenges
- Sales tax revenues are sensitive to economic cycles and experienced some volatility following onset of the pandemic.
Rating Sensitivities
For Upgrade
- Not applicable given AAA rating level.
For Downgrade
- A significant decline in debt service coverage due to very large increases in sales tax bond leverage accompanied by significant and prolonged deterioration in the sales tax base.
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